Art exhibition | Basil Sellers Art Prize 2022

8 October - 20 November

Where: Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre, corner Vulcan Street and Campbell Street, Moruya

Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 4pm

Now in its 10th year, the Basil Sellers Art Prize cements Eurobodalla’s support of the arts, not only in south east NSW but Australia-wide.

In 2022 the competition became nationwide with an increased major prize of $30,000. The Eurobodalla Award of $5,000 will continue to support local artists and the People's Choice winner will receive $500.

The major prize continues to be generously supported by businessman and philanthropist, Mr Basil Sellers AM. The winning artwork is acquired and placed into his extensive private art collection. The Eurobodalla award is supported by Eurobodalla Shire Council and will be acquired and added to Council's permanent art collection. Additionally, the artist winning the Eurobodalla award will have the opportunity for a solo exhibition in the Bas in 2023.

2022 winners announced

Congratulations to Michael Thomson on winning the Basil Sellers Art Prize major award of $25,000, with his work An Encounter on the Path that Leads to the River.

Local artist Gillian Wilde took out the Eurobodalla Award of $5,000 and the opportunity of a solo show at the Bas in 2023.

Jane Millington is the recipient of the $500 People's Choice Award for her work titled Storms Don't Last Forever.

Exhibition catalogue

Browse our catalogue for the full listing of the finalists.

• Basil Sellers Art Prize exhibition catalogue (968.0 KB)

Virtual exhibition tour

Basil Sellers Art Prize

• Read more about the prize and its history

Public programs

As part of the exhibition program, we held the following events:

• Opening night: Friday 7 October 2022, 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
• Artist demonstrations:
  • David Ramsland: Saturday 15 October 2022,12pm to 1.30pm.
  • Gillian Wilde: Saturday 29 October 2022, 10am to 12pm.

Visit our public programs calendar to book for any or all upcoming activities!